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With the recent surge in cryptocurrencies, as well as companies in the blockchain ecosystem, Envision IP analyzed the US patent landscape of the industry. We reviewed patenting activity for all aspects of the blockchain industry – digital currency standards, digital currency exchanges, blockchain algorithms and infrastructure, blockchain front- and back-end applications, and blockchain-related enterprise technology. […]

The concept of multi-account electronic credit cards, also known as smart cards or digital credit cards, have garnered much interest over the last several years. A handful of companies have entered this market, but none are currently offering cards which deliver upon this innovative, and practical, concept. Most recently, Plastc ceased operations earlier this month, and the company […]

Snapchat released its first hardware product earlier this week – wearable video-glasses coined “Spectacles”. The announcement caught many analysts by surprise, as the move shows Snapchat extending offerings beyond its traditional smartphone platform. Envision IP reported this past December that Snapchat had acquired a number of patents from Yahoo recently. The company currently owns 280 US patents, with 245 having […]